Easy Tarot – Learn to read tarot with confidence and clarity
The Easy Tarot kit is the definitive gateway for anyone standing at the threshold of the tarot world, wondering where to begin. This all-encompassing set pairs the breathtaking artistry of the Gilded Tarot by Ciro Marchetti with the clear, companionable guidance of Josephine Ellershaw’s handbook. It is designed to transform the daunting task of learning 78 cards into an inspiring, accessible journey of self-discovery and intuition.
About this Deck
The heart of this kit is the Gilded Tarot, a deck that has captivated the tarot community for years. Its visual style is a lush blend of digital mastery and traditional symbolism, offering a "vibe" that is both mystical and mechanical, ancient and futuristic. The cards feature vibrant, saturated colors and intricate details that make the archetypes feel alive. For those who find traditional woodcut-style decks difficult to connect with, the Easy Tarot kit provides a fresh, modern aesthetic that invites the eye to linger and the mind to wonder.
Symbolism and Themes
Rooted firmly in the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) tradition, this deck ensures that the foundational meanings of tarot remain intact. The symbolism focuses on the universal human experience—cycles of growth, challenges in relationships, and the search for spiritual meaning. Because it stays true to the RWS system, the skills you learn with this kit will easily transfer to almost any other tarot deck in the future. The themes are presented with such clarity that the "story" of each card becomes immediately apparent, even to those who have never held a deck before.
The Creators
Josephine Ellershaw
Josephine is an experienced tarot reader and author with more than three decades of experience. Her approach to tarot is practical, down-to-earth, and clear. With her book and this set, she helps beginners get started with card reading without fear or confusion, acting as a gentle mentor through the pages of the handbook.
Ciro Marchetti
Ciro Marchetti is a world-renowned digital artist whose tarot decks are admired globally. His style is detailed, colorful, and intuitively powerful—a visual bridge between classical symbolism and modern aesthetics. His work is known for its ability to pull the reader into the card, making the intuitive process feel natural and effortless.
Practical Use
What makes this kit truly special is how it brings the cards to life through structured learning. The included 240-page Easy Tarot Handbook shares practical tips, sample readings, and advice for keeping a tarot diary. It covers real-world topics such as career, relationships, and even pregnancy, showing you how to apply tarot to everyday questions. The cards themselves are printed on durable stock with a smooth, glossy finish, making them easy to shuffle and handle during daily practice.
To get the most out of this kit, don't try to memorize every card at once. Choose one card each morning, look at Ciro’s vivid imagery, and see where that energy shows up in your day before reading Josephine’s explanation.
Features
- Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana)
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780738711508
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
- Weight: 540 g
- Dimensions: 70 x 120 mm
Expert FAQ
Is this kit better than buying just a deck?
For a beginner, yes. While you can buy decks alone, the Easy Tarot kit includes a full-sized 240-page book specifically written to accompany these cards, providing much more depth than the tiny leaflets usually found in standalone decks.
Does the Gilded Tarot follow the standard Tarot structure?
Yes, it follows the traditional 78-card structure including the Major and Minor Arcana (Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles), making it a perfect tool for learning the standard system.
Is the book easy to understand for non-experts?
Absolutely. Josephine Ellershaw’s writing is specifically designed to remove confusion. She uses a "down-to-earth" style that avoids overly dense occult jargon, focusing instead on practical interpretation.
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